Christophe Sochacki vs Namig Guliyev
Christophe Sochacki (32, GM, FRA) and Namig Guliyev (52, GM, AZE) have met 10 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 3–3 with 4 draws — a 40% draw rate. Their last meeting at Team 2023 - Top 16 saw Guliyev prevail. With current classical ratings of 2475 and 2468, the Elo model gives Sochacki a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2475 vs 2468 (Δ +7)
With Christophe Sochacki as white
43% Christophe27% draw31% Namig
With Namig Guliyev as white
32% Christophe28% draw40% Namig
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Christophe Sochacki | Namig Guliyev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2475+13 | 2468-13 |
| Peak rating | 2494 · Jun 2021 | 2590 · Apr 2007 |
| Peak age | 27 | 33 |
| World rank now | #778 | #857 |
| World rank peak | #742 | #173 |
| Federation rank now | #29 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,134 | 1,725 |
| Months active | 198 | 218 |
| % white wins | 62% | 68% |
| % black wins | 56% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2484 | 2431 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 84 | 168 |
Best Win
Christophe Sochacki
Namig Guliyev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Christophe Sochacki
Namig Guliyev